Cedar Lounge Earth Rider Brewery taproom — Restaurant in Superior

Spent a weekend in the Duluth-Superior area and this place was one of the standouts of the trip. It's a very nice space that serves beer for Earth Rider Brewing Company. The bartender working (did not catch her name) greeted us, was very friendly, took great care of us and was able to give some good tips for the area while we were in town. Struck up conversations with a few of the locals who were all super friendly and also gave good tips for the area.

The beer was quite delicious. The lagers I had were all delicious, clear and very well made. IMHO, the mark of a brewery is a well made pale colored lager because there is nowhere to hide flaws. They also had a cranberry sour on that was phenomenal; good fruit flavor with a nice solid bite. There were also a couple of barrel aged beers on (Sugarbush Whisky BA Valhalla & Cognac North Tower Stout) that were very delicious. It was nice that they had small pours of the BA beers since they were not able to be included as part of the flight.

Overall, this was a great experience and the next time we find ourselves back in the Superior area, this place will be at the top of my...

If you've spent any time in Superior, this ain't the same Cedar Lounge you're probably used to. Recently renovated and completely re-thought, this place pays homage to the old-style taverns that blanketed Superior...a long, airy room with a long bar in the middle, offering guests and locals a comfortable place to sit and sip a beer.

This place has been immaculately refinished and maintains the same feeling of yesteryear. A tin ceiling, old-school beer signs, and a padded elbow rest along the long bar await. It's simplistic in its style and is incredibly clean and comfortable.

On top of a beautiful, cozy locale, the beer selection is phenomenal. Only one beer on tap--New Glarus, from Wisconsin--and the rest in cans...almost traditional to the tavern style of service. Plenty of Coors and Miller Lite in a can, but you're also going to find some great local and regional craft beers, too.

Lastly, the service: it's amazing. The bartender was incredibly friendly, prompt, and very funny. He definitely made the time there more enjoyable.

I think I've found my new...

Cedar Lounge does more with less than anyone else I can think of! By that, I mean that they took a "nothing bar" and did a complete remodel and have turned it into the crown jewel of the Superior craft beer scene. They continually roll out new and creative beer flavors while keeping a very good selection of house specialties on tap at all times. And with their Crowler and Growler options they're just as tasty while at the cabin, in your backyard or hunkered down during a cold winter night. Cedar does not serve food beyond a few frozen pizzas, but there are a couple of options for those that like food with their suds. In the ever-growing ultra competitive craft brewing market, Cedar Lounge definitely makes some of the tastiest as evidenced by their recent 3rd place finish at the World Beer Festival in the...